Mission Statement--In cooperation with parents, teachers, and the community, Alachua County Schools will provide student-focused learning for all students, enabling them to live productive lives as responsible citizens in a democratic society.

AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER--Pledge of Allegiance

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1998, AND SPECIAL      BOARD MEETING OF JULY 30, 1998

C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

D. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. RECOGNITION/PRESENTATION

1. Florida High School--National Competition Award for Curriculum Activities using     the Internet.....S. Stark

2. Alachua County Public Schools Foundation/Take Stock In Children--Corporate     Contributions for the 1998-99 Class.....Mary Chance/John Schroepfer

3. 1998 United Way Campaign Kickoff.....Boyd

F. CITIZEN INPUT (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board prior to the regular business meeting. It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately five minutes.)

G. ACTION ITEMS

1. Master Plan Presentation for Project SBAC CA730--Archer Community School     Master Plan.....Gable

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the master plan prepared by Flad and Associates, Gainesville, Florida, as presented.

2. Bid Award for Project SBAC CB744--Gainesville High School Existing Parking     and Traffic Safety Improvements .....Gable

Bids for the construction of this project were received on August 13, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.

3. Formal Appointment of the Members of the Task Force for the Prevention of     School Violence.....Chairman

4. Resolution Establishing the Task Force for the Prevention of School     Violence.....Marazza

5. Request for Endorsement of Legislative Proposal on ESE Matrix     Funding.....Marazza

6. Schedule School Board Meeting/Workshops.....Marazza

A special Board meeting has been scheduled for adoption of the Budget and Millage in public hearing on September 3, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. It is requested that the Board advertise the special meeting noting that other items may be presented for discussion and action immediately following the public hearing.

Schedule a workshop on School Improvement Plans.

Schedule a workshop on the Pupil Progression Plan.

Schedule a workshop to discuss the new IDEA rule.

7. Consent Agenda.....Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items a.-r.

a. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B.....Jones

b. Change Orders Approved Under Policy FM     (Construction Contract Change Orders) to be Included in     Official Minutes--Attachment C.....Gable

c. Bids and Requisitions--Attachment D.....Ganger

d. Budget Amendment #10.....Birkett

This budget amendment represents an increase in Special Revenue Funds for new funded projects and balances forward in the amount of $705,773.00 as follows:

1. Vocational, Carl Perkins $11,231.00
2. 94-142 4,364.00
3. Food Service, Section 11 190,000.00
4. One Room School House, start-up increase     5,000.00
5. Micanopy Charter, start-up increase     5,000.00
6. Chance Charter, start-up increase 19,000.00
7. Caring and Sharing, start-up (new)     50,000.00
8. Goals 2000 261,178.00
9. Food Service, Pupil Ala Cart 160,000.00

$705,773.00

Changes in appropriations reflect the above revenue increase along with final 1997-98 changes between accounts at the request of project administrators.

e. Budget Amendment #11.....Birkett

This budget amendment represents an increase in the General Fund in the amount of $105,818.83 as follows:

1. Preschool ($11,811.33)
2. Internal Accounts 28,554.04
3. PASS 12,320.00
4. Miscellaneous State (63,458.66)
5. Miscellaneous Local (10,271.80)
6. Insurance Loss Recovery 486.58
7. Extended Day Enrichment 150,000.00

$105,818.83

Changes in appropriations reflect the above revenue adjustments and final 1997-98 changes between accounts at the request of principals and department heads.

f. Budget Amendment #12.....Birkett

This budget amendment represents an increase in the Capital Project Funds in the amount of $170,241.45 for Certificates of Participation. Also included are final 1997-98 adjustments between accounts.

g. Approval of Teacher’s Retirement Services, Inc., as an     Authorized Tax-sheltered/403b Program     Provider.....Sebree

h. Certificate of Final Inspection and Payment for Project     SBAC CC196--Westwood Middle School     Reroofing.....Gable

This project has been inspected by the project architect and the facilities department staff. It is requested that the Board authorize final payment to the contractor upon total acceptance of this project. Final contract amount is $527,306.95.

i. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Contract.....Omer

A contract has been prepared with the Alachua/Bradford Jobs and Education Partnership Board and WAGES Coalition regarding the coalition’s support for the district’s pregnancy prevention and intervention services. The coalition will provide a total of $10,000 to employ a nurse to carry out day-to-day program activities at five high school sites.

j. Administration for Children and Families Funding     Increase.....Crowell

The Administration for Children and Families has provided an increase in federal funding in the amount of $115,512 to provide enhanced funding for training and technical assistance, program improvement, and COLA increases for the Head Start Program.

k. Agreement with SFCC.....Crowell

The agreement will provide Child Development Associate Training for the Head Start/PreKindergarten Program. The contract covers an application fee, tuition, textbooks, instructional supplies, professional support, on-site visits and equipment. Payment will be provided for 10 slots not to exceed $11,000.

l. Agreement with Child Care Resources.....Crowell

The agreement will provide educational, parent involvement, and nutrition services to Head Start/PreKindergarten participants for the 1998-99 term. Children will be assigned to individual child care centers in the Alachua County area. Payment will not exceed $460,000.

m. Agreement with UF College of Dentistry.....Crowell

The agreement will provide dental services to approximately 300 Head Start/PreKindergarten children during the 1998-99 school term. Services will include dental screenings and appropriate follow-up services.

n. Agreement with Alachua County Public Health     Unit.....Crowell

The agreement will provide health related services to the 1998-99 Head Start/PreKindergarten participants. The services will include compiling medical and development history data, the assessments of immunization status, physical examinations, and follow-up services for medical, severe psychological or special needs problems. A payment of $49.06 will be provided for each evaluation.

o. Agreement with UF Department of Communication     Processes and Disorders.....Crowell

The agreement will provide speech and language screenings and follow-up for the Head Start/PreKindergarten Early Intervention Program participants. The services will include speech/language and hearing screenings, complete evaluations and collaborative therapy. The cost for services will not exceed $10,000 during the 1998-99 school year.

p. Agreement with Meridian Behavioral Health Care,     Inc......Crowell

The agreement provides for accessible and appropriate mental health services to children and families served by the Family Service Center, Head Start and PreKindergarten Early Intervention Programs. The funds allocated for the services are provided through federal and state grants and will not exceed $50,000.

q. Agreements for Dental Services for Head Start     Children.....Crowell

Agreements have been prepared with seven local dentists to provide dental services to approximately 200 Head Start/Prekindergarten children each during the 1998-99 school year.

r. Contract with Florida State University..... S. Stark

The contract provides for the development of Physical Education for the Florida High School.

H. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS

I. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: A Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m., September 3, 1998, for a public hearing to take action on the Millage and the Budget for the 1998-99 fiscal year. Other items may be presented for discussion and action immediately following the public hearing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of the Superintendent at (352) 955-7527 (Voice) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance, so their needs can be accommodated.